Child Protection Services | South Dakota Department of Social Services

140 W. Highway 50, Lake Andes, SD 57356

Eligibility

Open to all

Hours

8:00am - 5:00pm (CT), Monday - Friday

877-244-0864

Voice - Intake

https://dss.sd.gov/childprotection/

Interpretation services

Go to https://dss.sd.gov/ and scroll all the way to the bottom to see various languages/translations.

Application process

Call to report suspected abuse or neglect.

Service area

Other Information

Age Group

Children (0-17)

Older Adults (65+)

Young Adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Description

Investigates child abuse and neglect cases by working with the State's Attorney, law enforcement, and community resources to determine extent of alleged child abuse or neglect. Other services include adoptions, licensing of foster homes, assessment services, case management, and intensive family services. To report abuse or neglect, during regular business hours dial 877-244-0864. After business hours, contact local law enforcement.

What's Here

Parenting Skills Classes Foster Home Licensing State Government Agencies/Departments Child Abuse Reporting/Emergency Response

Providing organization

South Dakota Department of Social Services

Offers a wide variety of services to the people of South Dakota including food cost assistance, temporary financial help, heating assistance and weatherization, child care assistance, and more.